Asparagus with Bacon
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 | Preparation | 10 minutes |
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| Cooking | 10 minutes |
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| Ready In | 20 minutes |
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Ingredients
| 1 1/2 |
pounds |
asparagus |
cut diagonally into 1" pieces |
| 2 |
tablespoons |
parsley leaves |
fresh, snipped |
| 2 |
tablespoons |
lemon juice |
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| 1/4 |
teaspoon |
salt |
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| 2 |
each |
bacon slices |
fried and chopped |
Directions
Place steamer basket in 1/2" water in saucepan or skillet (water should not touch the bottom of basket). Place lower stalk pieces in basket. Cover tightly and heat to boiling; reduce heat. Steam 4 minutes. Add tips. Cover tightly and steam until crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes longer.
Toss asparagus with parsley, lemon juice and salt. Sprinkle with bacon.
MICROWAVE DIRECTIONS: Place asparagus, 1/2 cup water and 1/4 teaspoon salt in 1 1/2-quart microwable casserole. Cover tightly and microwave on high 2-3 minutes. Cover and microwave until crisp-tender, 2-3 minutes longer. Let stand 1 munites; drain. Continue as directed.
* 2 PACKAGES (10 oz) frozen cut asparagus can be substitued for the fresh asparagus. Cook as directed on package; drain.
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